Bible Institute

Education
Bethesda School
Bethesda Bible Institute

The Bethesda Christian Bible Institute is one of the educational arms of Bethesda Christian Church. It is an independent, nondenominational school designed to meet the needs of busy people. Our objective is to provide a sound balanced, Biblical and Christ-centered curriculum with an academic atmosphere that will encourage students to develop skills of inquiry, realistic spirituality and critical thinking for lifelong learning.

All classes are available for rental on video tape! Find out how you can learn at home & get credit by calling the Institute Office, (586) 264-0819.

2008-09
Class Schedule

SEMESTER I
Fall Semester 08

Course	Instructor	Begins	Time
Study of Parables	Dr. Ruth Whittaker	9/8/08	Mondays 7-10 pm 5 weeks

Acts & 1st Century	Dr. Ruth Whittaker	10/13/08	Mondays 7-10 pm 5 weeks
Christian Education	Carol Chupick D.Min	11/4/08	Tuesdays 7-10 pm 10 weeks

SEMESTER II
Winter Semester 09

Course	Instructor	Begins	Time
Discipleship & Commission	Dr. Ruth Whittaker	1/19/09	Mondays 7-10 pm 5 weeks

Church In History	Mark Parker Th.B.	2/24/09	Tuesdays 7-10 pm 10 weeks
All About the Holy Spirit	Dr. Ruth Whittaker	3/23/09	Mondays 7-10 pm 6 weeks
Worship & Liturgy	Deborah Quire, Th.B.	5/7/09	Thursdays 7-10 pm 4 weeks
Apologetics	Rev. C. Skip Wood	5/11/09	Tuesdays 7-10 pm 5 weeks

For more course information including cost and registration deadlines download the
2008 Course Catalog or call
The Bethesda Christian
Bible Institute (586) 264-0819

The Institute is approved by the Michigan Department of Education, accredited by the International Assn. of Bible Colleges and Seminaries, Tampa, Florida and is a member of the Evangelical Training Association.
Any believer who is a born-again Christian and has a High School Diploma or G.E.D. may take classes at the Institute.
After completing 2700 clock hours (class + estimated homework hrs), students receive a Diploma in Christian Studies.

If you are interested in taking classes, please download and fill out the Application and Registration forms. You can also see the Financial information here. For more information on the Institute including costs for each course download the Course Catalog.
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Dr. Ruth Whittaker

Dr. Ruth A. Whittaker is the Founder and Director of the Bethesda Christian Bible Institute. She graduated from William Tyndale College, received a Th.B. and M.B.S. from Christian International School of Theology, and a M.Div. and D.Min. from Christian Life School of Theology. She can be reached at (586) 264-0819 or by e-mail at srutt@bethesdachristian.org

Three Levels of
Bible Institute Achievement

Basic Bible: 888 Clock Hours

Old Testament History I (180 clock hrs)
Old Testament History II (180 clock hrs)
Introduction to New Testament (45 clock hrs)
Life and Works of Jesus (90 clock hrs)
The Book of Acts (45 clock hrs)
Elemental Theology (45 clock hrs)
Bible Resources & Study Methods (45 clock hrs)
Discipleship & Commission (45 clock hrs)
Hermeneutics (45 clock hrs)
Art of Christian Discipline (60 clock hrs)
Electives (108 clock hrs)

Advanced Bible: 894 Clock Hours

Excursion Through New Testament Epistles
(108 clock hrs)
Revelation, the Prophets and Time of the End
(108 clock hrs)
Typology - Portraits of Christ in the Pentateuch (90 clock hrs)
Systematic Theology (135 clock hrs)
Apologetics (45 clock hrs)
Worship and Liturgy (45 clock hrs)
Christian Ethics (63 clock hrs)
Christianity & the Constitution (45 clock hrs)
Electives (255 credits)

Diploma Program: 918 Clock Hours

These additional courses are required to receive
a diploma in Christian Studies

The Church in History (90 clock hrs)
The Bible - Its Inspiration, Preservation and Power (60 clock hrs)
Parables (45 clock hrs)
Introduction to Christian Education (90 clock hrs)
Money Management (45 clock hrs)
Evangelism That Works - A Witness To Truth In A Time Of Deception (90 clock hrs)
Principles of Leadership (45 clock hrs)
Biblical Directives for Helping Others (90 clock hrs)
Electives (318 clock hrs)